Bridport News
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:30:48 +0000Person taken to hospital after car crashes into house
A person was taken to hospital following an incident where a vehicle crashed into the house in Bradpole
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:02:11 +0000Car destroyed in major fire on main road
A vehicle was completely destroyed in an incident after it caught fire on a major Dorset road
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:07:00 +0000Next steps being considered for hazardous road
Work is still being considered to improve a road in Bridport after a camera was installed in the area
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:58:17 +0000Workers missing out on millions in Pension Tax Relief following HMRC changes
Many UK workers are missing out on pension tax relief, with hundreds of millions left unclaimed each year, new analysis reveals.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:52:57 +0000Vehicle 'crashes into house'
EMERGENCY services have been called to a crash near the Kings Head pub
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:16:41 +0000Road closed after car bursts into flames on major route
The A35 Dorchester Road is said to be closed westbound due to a car fire near Askerswell
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:31:40 +0000Affordable housing protest raises concerns of 'bleak' outlook for younger generation
AROUND 100 people gathered in Bridport town centre to voice their concerns over proposals to build a new luxury retirement complex as the need for affordable housing continues to rise.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Celebrity chef declared 'best oysters ever' came from west Dorset pub
A celebrity chef once declared that the 'best oysters I have ever had' came from a pub in west Dorset
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The second highest village in Dorset - once home to six pubs
The pretty village of Evershot is the second highest in Dorset and was once home to six pubs
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Where you can see a bomb recovered from west Dorset waters
A prototype bouncing bomb recovered from the Fleet Lagoon in west Dorset can be seen at Abbotsbury Swannery
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:24:00 +0000The top performing west Dorset primary schools revealed
The top performing primary schools in Dorset for 2025 have been revealed
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:28:12 +0000Good Samaritan attacked when he went to help woman who had been assaulted
A MAN was attacked in Weymouth town centre when he went to help a woman who had been assaulted, police said.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:42:00 +0000"Significant first steps" made as town supports 20mph plans
A “significant first step” in the overall improvement for pedestrians in Lyme Regis has been made with residents backing a 20mph speed limit
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:45:00 +0000Family 'overwhelmed' by support following shock cancer diagnosis
The determined sister of a 20-year-old girl who is currently recovering from cancer surgery has launched a fundraiser in a bid to raise money and awareness of the illness
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:25:00 +0000How boat building still thrives in Lyme Regis
The Boat Building Academy and Furniture School in Lyme Regis offers a range of courses, some would be ideal for a more unusual Dorset Christmas gift or even a new career
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:56:00 +0000Massive pothole repaired twice in one week after heavy rain
Urgent repairs were carried out to a massive pothole in west Dorset for the third time in around a month after heavy rain washed the works away, leaving locals frustrated
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:05:00 +0000LOOKING BACK: Snapshots in time of scenic west Dorset village
ONCE again we are plundering the work of a man who is passionate about local history.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Stretch of road to close for essential works
Part of a road in Bridport is set to close for essential works from a water company next month.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Broadchurch creator turns his hand to new Netflix adaptation
The Bridport-based man behind Dorset-set Broadchurch has turned his hand to a new Netflix adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Seven Dials
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Road closures for gas main replacement
Roads in Lyme Regis will be closed while a gas mains is replaced by SGN
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Death notices and funeral announcements from the Bridport and Lyme Regis News
Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Acclaimed chamber-folk band to perform at Marine Theatre
Acclaimed Bristol chamber folk band Hedera to perform at Lyme Regis Marine Theatre on 25 January. Enjoy folk music inspired by global traditions.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:11:00 +0000Rise in costs is leaving pubs 'struggling to survive'
Publicans claim that higher national insurance, wage bills and licensing fees are leaving small businesses struggling to survive
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:32:12 +0000Overheating component sparks car fire on main route
A car fire this morning prompted a rapid response from firefighters after a component overheated
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:16:02 +0000Chimney fire spreads through home as firefighters tear up floorboards
Firefighters had to remove floorboards from a property to extinguish a fire last night that spread from a chimney
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:42:09 +0000Residents urged to 'stay away' after line comes down in storm
Engineers are on their way to Beaminster after a phone line reportedly came down as Storm Goretti tore its way through west Dorset last night
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:54:10 +0000More than 400 left without power overnight
More than 400 west Dorset residents were left without power overnight at Storm Goretti tore its way across the county
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:28:03 +0000Council "will pursue all avenues to trace offenders" who fly-tipped hot tub
Dorset Council has condemned fly-tipping as an “eyesore” and damaging to the environment as it looks to remove a hot tub filled with rubbish dumped on the side of a main road
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:12:00 +0000Town centre shop to close with focus shifting to sister stores
An established town centre business is closing its doors as the owners focus on developing its nearby sister stores
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:35:00 +0000Quirky event to ward off evil spirits returns this weekend
A quirky ancient tradition to ring in the new year is returning to Bridport this weekend
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:05:00 +0000Independent businesses that closed their doors in 2025
Several much-loved businesses in west Dorset closed in 2025 after another difficult year for independent shop owners
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sewer repairs to close village footpaths
Public footpaths W28/10 and W28/11 in Evershot are to be closed while sewer repairs are being carried out
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:41:26 +0000LIVE: Storm Goretti batters Dorset
- Flood alerts have been issued. - Weather warnings for wind have been issued.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:12:00 +0000"Unbelievable eyesore" Disbelief as hot tub dumped on main road
A community has been left in disbelief after a hot tub filled with rubbish was dumped on the side of a main road
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0000More flood alerts issued in west Dorset
Parts of west Dorset are at risk of flooding overnight as Storm Goretti hits
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:55:33 +0000Resident injured during burglary
A man sustained a number of facial fractures during an aggravated burglary in Lyme Regis.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:03:40 +0000Flood warning issued for west Dorset
West Dorset residents are urged to be prepared for flooding as warnings issued
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:15:26 +0000Dorset star to appear as disgraced BBC newsreader in new drama
Doc Martin star and west Dorset resident Martin Clunes will portray disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a new drama.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:25:32 +0000Attempted murderer with links to Dorset absconds from prison
Police are searching for a prisoner who has absconded from prison whilst serving a sentence for attempted murder
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:06:18 +0000Warning as Storm Goretti braced to hit county
Dorset could see winds of up to 60mph today
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:04:00 +0000'Heart breaking' as animal centre to stop rescuing birds due to financial strain
An animal centre in west Dorset has been forced to stop rescuing wild birds of prey in a decision owners described as ‘heart breaking’
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:08:00 +0000Plans to transform fire-ravaged cinema approved
REDEVELOPMENT plans for the former Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis have been formally approved by Dorset Council planners.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:07:35 +0000100 council staff on standby to deal with storm chaos
One hundred members of council staff will be on hand to deal storm chaos tonight
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:04:47 +0000Dorset gardener survives murder and banishment in The Traitors
A gardener from Weymouth has survived the latest round of banishment and murder in the fourth series of The Traitors
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:59:03 +0000Major train services cancelled as Storm Goretti hits
Train services will be suspended in Cornwall and parts of Devon from 6pm.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:31:16 +0000Road closed for urgent repair works
A road in Lyme Regis has been urgently closed for repair works
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Campaigners call for affordable homes to protest this weekend
A community will hold a demonstration calling for the urgent need for affordable housing in Bridport as they protest plans to build a luxury retirement complex
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:03:00 +0000Production of novel set in Lyme Regis coming to theatre
A production of a popular novel and film set in Lyme Regis is coming to the town’s theatre in February
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000Publican celebrated for dedication to countryside and young farmers
Publican Joanna House has been recognised for her dedication to agriculture and rural life.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:47:00 +0000Another attempt to gain consent for traveller site
ANOTHER attempt is being made to gain retrospective planning consent for a small gypsy/traveller site off the Dorchester-Bridport road.